Vancouver Rent Bank

The Vancouver Rent Bank provides interest free loans for people in danger of eviction or essential utility cut-off. Loans can be used for rental and utility arrears, and security deposits. Loans are a maximum of $1,300 for a single person and $1,800 for a family. The Rent Bank also provides financial workshops, resources and connections to housing support services. Streetohome’s contribution of the capital for loans is made possible through a generous donation from the Giustra Foundation. Streetohome’s contribution to operations funding is made possible through a generous donation from Hollyburn Properties Limited. Since 2012, the Rent Bank has approved 836 loans and helped 1,439 individuals.

Skwachàys Lodge

Streetohome provided $500,000 in capital funding for the redevelopment of Skwachàys Lodge at 31 West Pender. This 24 unit building, operated by Vancouver Native Housing Society, offers safe, affordable housing with traditional gathering spaces and support services for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $1.2 Million from Vancity for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $1.2 Million contribution from Vancity Credit Union in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the renovation of Taylor Manor, located at Boundary and Adanac, and the addition of a three-storey annex to the site. The renewal of this heritage building is also supported through a partnership with the City of Vancouver, and will provide 56 supported housing units and facilities for homeless people with mental illness and addictions.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $200,000 for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $200,000 contribution from the Carraresi Foundation in memory of Augusto Carraresi, to help break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the renovation of Taylor Manor, located at Boundary and Adanac, and the addition of a three-storey annex to the site. The renewal of this heritage building is also supported through a partnership with the City of Vancouver, and will provide 56 supported housing units and facilities for homeless individuals with mental illness and addictions.

Silver Wheaton Contributes $1.5 Million to Streetohome Foundation for Supportive Housing for Homeless Women and Families

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a significant contribution of $1.5 million from Silver Wheaton, in support of Streetohome’s $26.5 million capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. The donation is earmarked for a brand new development located at 606 Powell Street that will provide 147 units for women and their children, as well as single women who are currently homeless or living in sub-standard housing. This gift will assist with the challenges many women face in raising their children, and highlight the importance of keeping families together by providing services that help promote stability and well-being for the whole family.

Streetohome Foundation Receives Support for Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth and Adults

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received two generous commitments in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. CIBC and Canadian Western Bank have both contributed generously to the campaign in support of the housing development at 1134 Burrard Street. The building, which is supported by Streetohome Foundation’s capital campaign, will provide homes for 141 youth and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Province of B.C. and the City of Vancouver broke ground today on the site, which is scheduled for completion in July 2013.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $375,000 from Coast Capital Savings to Support Housing for Youth

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $375,000 contribution from Coast Capital Savings in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the housing development at 2465 Fraser Street to provide 103 supported housing units, of which 30 units will be dedicated to youth between the ages of 16 and 24.

Covenant House

Youth with mental health and addiction challenges are among the most vulnerable homeless. Streetohome supports Covenant House Vancouver’s Semi-Independent Housing Program which offers homeless and at-risk youth on Vancouver’s streets a safe place to sleep, a variety of supports, and an opportunity to move along their preferred life path. Generously supported by Scotiabank and Bell Canada, the program has helped 160 vulnerable youth since 2012.

Aboriginal Mother Centre

In partnership with others, Streetohome committed $500,000 to the reconstruction of the Aboriginal Mother Centre on Dundas Street, to create 16 units of transitional supportive housing for homeless women and their children. The building is managed by Lu’ma Native Housing Society, and Aboriginal Mother Centre provides supports as well as a licensed day care for 25 children.